The Art of the Deep Clean: Mastering the Traditional Hand Wash for Lorries, Buses, and Heavy-Duty Fleets

The process of washing large-scale vehicles like lorries, buses, and coaches using traditional hand-washing methods is an immense undertaking that requires a specialized combination of physical stamina, heavy-duty equipment, and a systematic approach. Unlike a standard passenger car, these giants of the road possess massive surface areas, complex geometries, and stubborn road grime that can take hours to properly clean. A traditional hand wash for a lorry or coach doesn't just start with a bucket; it begins with a high-pressure pre-rinse designed to dislodge heavy mud, salt, and debris from the chassis and wheel arches. This initial stage is crucial because any grit left on the surface could act as an abrasive once the manual scrubbing begins, potentially damaging the expensive livery or paintwork of the fleet.